May 5, 2011

Happy {Mother’s Day} Weekend


PHOTO: The Edge of Love, the vamoose

 

I’m calling it an early week so that I can head off and celebrate the marriage of two good friends. Have a superb weekend and Happy Mother’s Day to all of you out there!

 

01.  is this the future of the paper bag?
02.  the rare film gift pack, for the camera lover in your life
03.  Adam Goldberg has a new band, The Goldberg Sisters
04.  A DIY update on the classic rope bracelet
05.  pretty, pretty, pretty illustrated maps
06.  a bazillion (okay, 30) desktop wallpapers for the month of May
07.  The Beastie Boys, Annotated
08.  love these candy colored pushpins
09.  ropes walls? yes!
10.  Jane has a new shop, Coterie

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May 4, 2011

betsy & iya

Above all things betsy & iya feels authentic, and if you’re authentic I’m interested. Their pieces manage to feel both ancient and modern at the same time, no small task. Every piece is handmade with attention to detail and hand-engraved at Betsy’s shop in Portland by her and her helper, Lupe.

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April 29, 2011

Summer Totes

Summer bags need to be big, big enough that you can toss in a bottle of sunscreen, a beach towel, and a trashy novel. Preferably they’re also light or bright, we’ve had enough overcast colors by this time of year. They need to be easily slung over a tan shoulder, and just as easily tossed into the sand or grass. Some are fabric, some leather, some straw, but one thing is for certain – by summer’s end they’re all well-loved and worn out.

 


BDG Awning Tote Bag

 


Brimfield Tote

 


Filson Red Label Tote Bag

 


Harlequin Lady Jane

 


the quality mending co. tote bag

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April 22, 2011

Happy {Easter} Weekend


PHOTO: betkaa

 

01.  mmm, salt water taffy
02. Jenna’s photography on the new Whimsy & Spice site looks delicious
03.  these conjoined skyscraper plates are brilliant
04.  a map of London’s Underground made from string
05. Helveticons
06. what if you lived at IKEA?
07.  loving this literary ad campaign
08.  not a mayonnaise fan, but make it flavored and in great packaging and I’m on board
09.  make some wrap bracelets
10.  the 50 things every graphic design student should know

 

Me in other places this week:
01.  talking about my favorite nook on Brooklyn Limestone
02.  guest curating on Supermarket

 

PS: This is the last week to sign up for the mixtape swap!

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April 22, 2011

Marais USA Espadrille Wedges

Do you ever find that perfect meant-to-be piece for your seasonal wardrobe that you can’t get out of your mind? These Marais USA Espadrille Wedges embody summer and I can’t stop thinking about the tomato red pair above. Without the wedge they’d be acceptable, without the delicate ankle strap maybe okay. But everything together is screaming JEANS! SKIRTS! SUNDRESSES! at me. On second thought, maybe I need to be more concerned about shoes talking to me than acquiring these.

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April 21, 2011

DIY Delicate Bracelets


PHOTO + PROJECT: DaWanda

I love these tiny delicate bracelets. The instructions are in German, but if you don’t want to go through the trouble of translating they look simple enough to figure out from the photos.

(And once again, yellow gold. I’m turning into my mother.)

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April 20, 2011

Proenza Schouler Wallet

This leather wallet from Proenza Schouler comes in a rainbow of colors, but I love this peachy pink for spring and summer. Lately I’m really getting into clutches, and because this wallet has no interior dividers it would make for an easy transition.

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